VENTOSA AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Above the Vineyards: A Private Helicopter and Gourmet Lunch at Adega Mãe
A private helicopter transfer from Algés to Adega Mãe combines 25 minutes of scenic flight each way with a premium lunch, cellar visit and six-wine tasting—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Above the Vineyards: A Private Helicopter and Gourmet Lunch at Adega Mãe.
This exclusive pack pairs a panoramic private helicopter flight over Lisbon and the Mafra region with a luxurious, intimate lunch at Adega Mãe—a curated culinary and wine immersion designed for two, finishing with a return flight that frames the experience from the perspective of the sky.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private helicopter transfer with panoramic views
Departing from Algés, the itinerary features a northbound scenic flight that soars over Lisbon and the Mafra zone en route to Adega Mãe, delivering a brief but dramatic aerial perspective of the region.
A tasting-driven premium lunch
The lunch is presented as a premium, romantic menu that includes couvert, choco frito with garlic-and-coriander mayonnaise, a rich coastal soup, cod loin with prosciutto crisp, veal loin with fried polenta, vegetables and demi‑glace, and a chocolate mousse for dessert.
Cellar visit and a six-wine tasting
The experience includes a visit to Adega Mãe's cellar followed by a guided tasting of six selected wines—Dory Branco, Dory Tinto, Monocasta Branco, Monocasta Tinto, Reserva Branco and Reserva Tinto—for a focused immersion in the estate's portfolio.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like
The rhythm is concise and deliberate: meet at the heliport in Algés, climb into a private helicopter for a roughly 25-minute scenic transit north over Lisbon and Mafra, land at Adega Mãe’s private heliport, move into an intimate, carefully composed lunch and cellar visit with a six-wine tasting, then finish with the return flight—an engineered sequence that frames a celebration of food, wine and place from the most exclusive vantage point.
THE SKY
Private helicopter transfer with panoramic views
Departing from Algés, the itinerary features a northbound scenic flight that soars over Lisbon and the Mafra zone en route to Adega Mãe, delivering a brief but dramatic aerial perspective of the region.
THE TABLE
A tasting-driven premium lunch
The lunch is presented as a premium, romantic menu that includes couvert, choco frito with garlic-and-coriander mayonnaise, a rich coastal soup, cod loin with prosciutto crisp, veal loin with fried polenta, vegetables and demi‑glace, and a chocolate mousse for dessert.
THE CELLAR
Cellar visit and a six-wine tasting
The experience includes a visit to Adega Mãe's cellar followed by a guided tasting of six selected wines—Dory Branco, Dory Tinto, Monocasta Branco, Monocasta Tinto, Reserva Branco and Reserva Tinto—for a focused immersion in the estate's portfolio.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best and what to consider before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program includes approximately 25 minutes of helicopter flight each way, plus the premium lunch and cellar visit/wine tasting—block out half a day to allow for briefing, transfer and the on-site experience.
Departure is from Heliporto de Algés - Passeio Marítimo de Algéstttt; confirm exact arrival time with the operator.
A photographic form of identification is required for boarding.
The helicopter transfer is operated by Lisbon Helicopters; Adega Mãe provides the lunch, cellar visit and wine tasting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where is the meeting point for this experience?
The meeting point is Heliporto de Algés - Passeio Marítimo de Algéstttt.
How long are the flights?
Each flight segment is approximately 25 minutes; the full program also includes lunch and a cellar visit with a six-wine tasting.
What is included in the lunch menu?
The premium lunch comprises couvert; choco frito with garlic-and-coriander mayonnaise; a rich coastal soup; cod loin with a prosciutto crisp; veal loin with fried polenta, vegetables and demi‑glace; and a chocolate mousse dessert.
Which wines are tasted during the cellar visit?
The tasting includes six selected wines: Dory Branco, Dory Tinto, Monocasta Branco, Monocasta Tinto, Reserva Branco and Reserva Tinto.
What identification do I need to bring?
A photographic form of identification is required for boarding the helicopter.
How does the itinerary run?
The route departs from Algés, flies north over Lisbon and the Mafra area to Adega Mãe where the helicopter lands at an exclusive heliport for the lunch and tasting; the experience concludes with the return flight.